Biosecurity
Diseases of animals can be transmitted in many ways, including direct and indirect oral, airborne, and vector-borne routes of transmission.
Because of these many risks, prevention of disease transmission through the practice of biosecurity is critical to protecting the health and welfare of all species.
To be effective, biosecurity programs should be based on scientific evidence and current best practice(s) as applicable.
The AVMA supports the protection of the health and welfare of animals through the practice of science-based biosecurity and encourages its members to become familiar with this approach.